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Woman stoned to death by ex-partner laid to rest [RIP]

Thando Thabethe
Celeb News

‘Not a feminist?’: Mzansi drags Thando over Trey Songz pic

Hanover park march
News

Women March in Hanover Park to end gender-based violence

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News

Woman stoned to death by ex-partner laid to rest [RIP]

Thando Thabethe
Celeb News

‘Not a feminist?’: Mzansi drags Thando over Trey Songz pic

Hanover park march
News

Women March in Hanover Park to end gender-based violence

GBV
News

More than 11 000 GBV cases reported between April and June

By Rorisang Kgosana20-08-2022 13:13

1 400 attempted murder dockets have been opened and some of these GBV cases include children in learning institutions.

gbv
LGBTQIA+

How GBV changed my life

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele03-08-2022 06:52

Sibongile Raphagadi (41, not her real name*) says she knew as early as primary school that she was different.

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SAPS is unfit to deal with GBV says Commission for Gender Equality

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty13-07-2022 17:48

The Commission for Gender Equality says the South African Police Service is unfit to deal with cases of gender-based violence.

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Lifestyle

Gender-based violence case opened against President Cyril Ramaphosa

By Marilynn Manuel22-06-2022 13:40

An ANC member has opened a case of gender-based violence against Ramaphosa in connection with the Phala Phala farm saga.

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Lifestyle

#JusticeForNamhla: Slain Namhla Mtwa’s boyfriend says he is ‘innocent’

By Marilynn Manuel23-05-2022 18:26

Namhla Mtwa’s boyfriend Major Bhekizulu says he has ‘done nothing wrong’ and wants SA to step back so the law can take its course.

Mothobi Mvala alleged GBV case
Premier Soccer League

Mamelodi Sundowns’ Mothobi Mvala in hot water over GBV allegations

By Garrin Lambley03-01-2022 15:59

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Mothobi Mvala faces more trouble following gender-based violence allegations made against him.

GBV violence
News

GBV: MEC Khoza slams police for protecting high profile criminal

By Lyse Comins19-12-2021 22:18

Police and family members allegedly conspired for a ward councillor to ‘pay out’ a victim of gender based violence (GBV) to shut her up,

Amnesty Twitter
Lifestyle

Amnesty International SA slams Twitter for ‘risk of online abuse’ to women

By Denika Herbst07-12-2021 18:24

Amnesty International South Africa is accusing Twitter of not doing enough to protect women against cyber abuse.

Valentine's Day
News

Murder CLOSE TO HOME: Three women, child killed in GBV attacks

By Lyse Comins06-12-2021 12:50

Police have launched a man hunt for a murder suspect after he allegedly beat his girlfriend to death at the weekend.

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Limpopo

Limpopo: Suspect arrested for six-year-old girl’s rape and murder

By Siseko Gwegwe05-12-2021 13:50

A man has been handcuffed for the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl’s rape and murder in Praktiseer, Limpopo.

Zac Stacy
Lifestyle

Former NFL star Zac Stacy beats ex in front of five-month-old baby [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel19-11-2021 15:09

Former NFL player Zac Stacy has been arrested after footage shows him brutally beating his ex-girlfriend in front of their baby.

Ben Motshwari Orlando Pirates
Premier Soccer League

Update on Orlando Pirates’ Ben Motshwari following alleged GBV case!

By Yolulwe Qoshe04-10-2021 12:27

Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari was recently suspended by the club on alleged Gender Based Violence (GBV) charges.

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News

Woman hospitalised after partner allegedly RAPES and assaults her with a HAMMER

By Andrea Chothia19-08-2021 12:54

A 33-year-old woman was brutally assaulted by her 38-year-old partner in their residence after an argument about a supposed affair ensued.

Black Coffee
Celeb News

Where do Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali stand after son’s birthday?

By Alicia Naidoo03-07-2021 11:31

DJ Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali celebrated their son’s sixth birthday with two separate parties. Does this mean the pair can no longer even be in a room together?

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News

End GBV: Woman hacked to death by boyfriend in Mpumalanga

By Corné van Zyl14-06-2021 12:32

In yet another case of gender-based violence (GBV), a young woman was found with multiple injuries lying in a pool of blood in Mpumalanga.

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Murder Files: Boyfriend gets 20 years in jail for “crime of passion”

By Lyse Comins10-06-2021 07:45

Murderer Lungani Gqwaru, 28, accused his girlfriend, Nokuphiwa Magwaza, 24, of cheating and then the couple went for a stroll…

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News

Tazne van Wyk: Trial of ‘MONSTER’ accused of killing 8-year-old begins

By Adrian Ephraim31-05-2021 10:35

The trial of Moyhdian Pangkaeker, the man accused of killing, raping and brutalising 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk, starts in Cape Town on Monday.

SPAR Proteas Netball Captain Bongi Msomi
Netball

SPAR Proteas netball captain’s strong stand against gender-based violence

By Dirnise Britz15-05-2021 12:31

Over the past few months, Bongi Msomi, captain of the SPAR Proteas and South Africa’s netball player with the most caps, held several events to talk to young girls about gender-based violence.

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News

Murder Files Latest: Man who killed girlfriend, stole car, gets 30 years

By Lyse Comins11-05-2021 13:23

Murder convicted Mlungisi Goodman ‘Sosha’ Mthembu, 29, suspected that his girlfriend was cheating so he killed her and dumped her body.

AKA
Celeb News

AKA and Nelli: Shock footage spark rumours of abuse [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo10-05-2021 11:29

A viral video has led to claims of an abusive relationship between rapper AKA and his fiancée Nelli Tembe who died last month. Here is what we know so far.

Enhle
Celeb News

Emotional Enhle Mbali says she’s no longer protecting Black Coffee [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo08-05-2021 21:57

A teary eyed Enhle Mbali says she is done protecting Black Coffee following her protection order being denied.

Latest: Black Coffee denies Mb
Celeb News

Latest: Black Coffee denies Mbali’s assault allegations

By Lyse Comins13-04-2021 10:10

DJ Black Coffee has vehemently denied allegations of assault in a series of Tweets after Mbali filed for a protection order.

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News

Domestic Abuse: Why it’s such a difficult subject for churches

By Lyse Comins08-04-2021 18:57

Churches are far less active on the topic of domestic abuse and part of the problem is the overwhelmingly male leadership.

rapists aprehended
News

Three men accused of raping 17-year-old traced and apprehended

By Cheryl Kahla31-03-2021 21:54

The three suspects were arrested in Hopetown on Wednesday morning.

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News

Gender Based Violence: Ulmazi cop on trial for attempted murder

By Lyse Comins17-03-2021 16:57

Thabiso Mchunu allegedly poured a kettle of boiling water on his girlfriend in a horrific case of gender based violence during lockdown.

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